Montreat, NC

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2021 Population

343

5.25% 1-year decline

US Senator

Thom Tillis

Republican Party

US Senator

Ted Budd

Republican Party

2021 Median Age

20.2

1.51% 1-year increase

2020 Median Household Income

$190,750

2020 Median Property Value

$455,000

2021 Employed Population

120

About

In 2021, Montreat, NC had a population of 343 people with a median age of 20.2 and a median household income of $190,750. Between 2020 and 2021 the population of Montreat, NC declined from 362 to 343, a −5.25% decrease and its median household income N/A from N/A to $190,750, a N/A% N/A.

The 5 largest ethnic groups in Montreat, NC are White (Non-Hispanic) (68.8%), Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) (12.2%), Asian (Non-Hispanic) (5.54%), Other (Hispanic) (5.54%), and Two+ (Non-Hispanic) (4.96%).

None of the households in Montreat, NC reported speaking a non-English language at home as their primary shared language. This does not consider the potential multi-lingual nature of households, but only the primary self-reported language spoken by all members of the household.

88.9% of the residents in Montreat, NC are U.S. citizens.

The largest universities in Montreat, NC are Montreat College (172 degrees awarded in 2021).

In 2020, the median property value in Montreat, NC was $455,000, and the homeownership rate was 100%.

Most people in Montreat, NC walked to work, and the average commute time was 9.08 minutes. The average car ownership in Montreat, NC was 2 cars per household.

United States North Carolina Buncombe County, NC Asheville, NC Buncombe County (Northwest) PUMA, NC

Population & Diversity

Montreat, NC is home to a population of 343 people, from which 88.9% are citizens. As of 2021, 11.1% of Montreat, NC residents were born outside of the country (38 people).

In 2021, there were 5.62 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (236 people) in Montreat, NC than any other race or ethnicity. There were 42 Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) and 19 Asian (Non-Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

Population & Diversity

Citizenship

88.9%

2021 Citizenship

91.4%

2020 Citizenship

As of 2021, 88.9% of Montreat, NC residents were US citizens, which is lower than the national average of 93.4%. In 2020, the percentage of US citizens in Montreat, NC was 91.4%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been decreasing.

The following chart shows US citizenship percentages in Montreat, NC compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Diversity

Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in Montreat, NC

White (Non-Hispanic)
236 ± 136
Black or African American (Non-Hispanic)
42 ± 62
Asian (Non-Hispanic)
19 ± 43

6.71%

Hispanic Population

23 people

6.71% of the people in Montreat, NC are hispanic (23 people).

The following chart shows the 7 races represented in Montreat, NC as a share of the total population.

Global Diversity

The PUMS dataset is not available at the Place level, so we are showing data for North Carolina.

Most Common Origin

Mexico
219,250 ± 11,374 people
India
77,157 ± 6,794 people
Honduras
37,868 ± 4,769 people

In 2021, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of North Carolina was Mexico, the natal country of 219,250 North Carolina residents, followed by India with 77,157 and Honduras with 37,868.

Foreign-Born Population

11.1%

2021 Foreign-Born Population

38 people

8.56%

2020 Foreign-Born Population

31 people

As of 2021, 11.1% of Montreat, NC residents (38 people) were born outside of the United States, which is lower than the national average of 13.6%. In 2020, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in Montreat, NC was 8.56%, meaning that the rate has been increasing.

The following chart shows the percentage of foreign-born residents in Montreat, NC compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Military

Veterans

Most Common Service Period

Vietnam
2 ± 19
Gulf War (2001-)
0 ± 23
Gulf War (1990s)
0 ± 18

Montreat, NC has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, NaNy times greater than any other conflict.

Economy

The economy of Montreat, NC employs 120 people. The largest industries in Montreat, NC are Educational Services (50 people), Retail Trade (19 people), and Transportation & Warehousing (13 people), and the highest paying industries are Retail Trade ($5,125), Arts, Entertainment, & Recreation, & Accommodations & Food Services ($3,971), and Accommodation & Food Services ($3,750).

Males in North Carolina have an average income that is 1.33 times higher than the average income of females, which is $52,490. The income inequality in North Carolina (measured using the Gini index) is 0.47, which is lower than than the national average.

Employment

Occupations

120

2021 Value

± 106

From 2020 to 2021, employment in Montreat, NC stayed at a rate of 0%, from 120 employees to 120 employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Montreat, NC, are Office & Administrative Support Occupations (24 people), Sales & Related Occupations (22 people), and Farming, Fishing, & Forestry Occupations (19 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Montreat, NC.

Unemployment Insurance Claims

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This chart shows weekly unemployment insurance claims in North Carolina (not-seasonally adjusted) compared with the four states with the most similar impact.

The most recent data point uses Advance State Claims data, which can be revised in subsequent weeks.

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Industries

Employment by Industries

120

2021 Value

± 106

From 2020 to 2021, employment in Montreat, NC stayed at a rate of 0%, from 120 employees to 120 employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Montreat, NC, are Educational Services (50 people), Retail Trade (19 people), and Transportation & Warehousing (13 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Montreat, NC, though some of these residents may live in Montreat, NC and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

Median Earnings by Industry

$2,499

Median earning men ± $N/A

$4,397

Median earning women ± $3,378

The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2021 are Educational Services, & Health Care & Social Assistance ($2,499).

The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2021 are Educational Services, & Health Care & Social Assistance ($6,875) and Arts, Entertainment, & Recreation, & Accommodations & Food Services ($4,091).

Employment by Industry Sector

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Y-Axis

2.75%

Year-over-year growth

Employment change between February 2022 and February 2023

As of February 2023, there are 155M people employed in North Carolina. This represents a 2.75% increase in employment when compared to February 2022.

The following chart shows monthly employment numbers for each industry sector in North Carolina.

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Domestic Trade

Domestic Production & Consumption

Domestic production and consumption consists of products and services shipped from North Carolina to other states, or from other states to North Carolina.

Top Domestic Production in Dollars

In 2020, the top outbound North Carolina product (by dollars) was Mixed freight with $53.7B, followed by Pharmaceuticals ($49.7B) and Machinery ($44.5B).

The following chart shows the share of these products in relation to all outbound North Carolina products.

Domestic Trade Growth

Showing data for North Carolina.

$462B

2020 Value in North Carolina

$926B

Projected 2050 Value in North Carolina

100% growth

In 2020, total outbound North Carolina trade was $462B. This is expected to increase 100% to $926B by 2050.

The following chart shows how the domestic outbound North Carolina trade is projected to change in comparison to its neighboring states.

Interstate Trade

Interstate trade consists of products and services shipped from North Carolina to other states, or from other states to North Carolina.

Most Common Trade Partners

South Carolina
$32.8B
Virginia
$26.1B
Georgia
$18.1B

In 2020, the top outbound North Carolina domestic partner for goods and services (by dollars) was South Carolina with $32.8B, followed by Virginia with $26.1B and Georgia and $18.1B.

The following map shows the amount of trade that North Carolina shares with each state (excluding itself).

Civics

In the 2020 presidential election, the popular vote in North Carolina went to Donald J. Trump with 49.9% of the vote. The runner-up was Joseph R Biden Jr. (48.6%), followed by Jo Jorgensen (0.881%).

Thom Tillis and Ted Budd are the senators currently representing the state of North Carolina. In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

North Carolina is currently represented by 14 members in the U.S. house, and members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms.

Presidential Elections

Presidential Popular Vote Over Time

Voting results are not available for Montreat, NC. Showing the available data for North Carolina.

2020 Election Results

Donald J. Trump (49.9%)
Republican Party
Joseph R Biden Jr. (48.6%)
Democratic Party
Jo Jorgensen (0.881%)
Libertarian Party

In the 2020 presidential election, the popular vote in North Carolina went to Donald J. Trump with 49.9% of the vote. The runner-up was Joseph R Biden Jr. (48.6%), followed by Jo Jorgensen (0.881%).

The following chart shows the popular vote results in North Carolina for each registered party from 1976 to 2020.

Senator Elections

US Senators from North Carolina

Senatorial voting results are only available at the state level. Showing data for North Carolina.

Thom Tillis

Senator from North Carolina

Assumed office on January 3, 2015

Ted Budd

Senator from North Carolina

Assumed office on January 3, 2023

Thom Tillis and Ted Budd are the senators currently representing North Carolina.

In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

The following chart shows elected senators in North Carolina over time, excluding special elections, colored by their political party.

US Representative Elections

US Representatives from North Carolina

North Carolina is currently represented by 14 members in the U.S. house.

Members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms, and the following chart shows the how the members for North Carolina have changed over time starting in 2008.

Education

In 2021, universities in Montreat, NC awarded 172 degrees. The student population of Montreat, NC in 2021 is skewed towards men, with 512 male students and 501 female students.

Most students graduating from Universities in Montreat, NC are White (120 and 72.3%), followed by Black or African American (21 and 12.7%), Hispanic or Latino (9 and 5.42%), and Unknown (7 and 4.22%).

The largest universities in Montreat, NC by number of degrees awarded are Montreat College (172 and 100%).

The most popular majors in Montreat, NC are Mental Health Counseling (31 and 18%), General Business Administration & Management (26 and 15.1%), and Other Psychology (21 and 12.2%).

The median tuition cost in Montreat, NC for private four year colleges is $29,212.

Admissions & Enrollments

Applicants, Admissions & Enrolled

University

Measure

In 2021 in Montreat, NC, the percentage of applicants admitted was 90.2%, while the percentage of admitted who enrolled was 16%. The number of students enrolled in 2021 was 1,013 (50.5% men and 49.5% women).

The line chart shows the evolution of the percentage of applicants admitted, admitted who enrolled or the number of students enrolled according to the option selected in the upper button.

Enrollments by Gender and Races

Universities

In 2021 there were 1,013 students enrolled in Montreat, NC, 50.5% men and 49.5% women.

By race, the largest number of students enrolled was concentrated in White with 526 records, of which 50.6% were women and 49.4% men.

Completions

Concentrations

Most Common

Other Psychology
21 degrees awarded
Cybersecurity Defense Strategy/Policy.
15 degrees awarded
General Business Administration & Management
24 degrees awarded

In 2021, the most common concentation for Bachelors Degree recipients in Montreat, NC was Other Psychology with 21 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of students graduating with a Bachelors Degree from schools in Montreat, NC according to their major.

Universities

Gender

Race

Montreat College

Largest Universities by degrees awarded

172 degrees awarded

In 2021, the institution with the largest number of graduating students was Montreat College with 172 degrees awarded.

Student Diversity

University

In 2021, 78 men were awarded degrees from institutions in Montreat, NC, which is 0.83 times less than the 94 female students who received degrees in the same year.

In 2021 the most common race/ethnicity group awarded degrees at institutions was White students. These 120 degrees mean that there were 5.71 times more degrees awarded to White students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, Black or African American, with 21 degrees awarded.

Awarded Degrees over Time

The graph shows the evolution of awarded degrees by degrees. Under the paragraphs, the average number of awarded degrees by university in each degree is shown.

Tuition

Average Net Price by Sector

Universities

Private not-for-profit, 4-year or above ($29,212) is the sector with the highest median state tuition in 2021.

Private not-for-profit, 4-year or above ($250) is the sector with the highest median state fee in 2021.

Private not-for-profit, 4-year or above ($1,200) is the sector with the highest average net price of books and supplies.

The graph shows the average net price by sector and year.

Working Population

Educational Pyramid

Data is only available at the state level. Showing data for North Carolina.

Measure

In 2021, 0.886% of men over 25 years of age had not completed any academic degree (no schooling), while 0.756% of women were in the same situation.

This visualization shows the gender distribution of the population according to the academic level reached.

Educational Attainment

Data is only available at the state level. Showing data for North Carolina.

Race

The most common educational levels obtained by the working population in 2021 were High School or Equivalent (2.13M), Some college (1.85M), and Bachelors Degree (1.58M).

This visualization illustrates the percentage distribution of the population according to the highest educational level reached. You can filter the data by race by using the selector above.

Housing & Living

The median property value in Montreat, NC was $455,000 in 2020, which is 1.86 times larger than the national average of $244,900. Between N/A and 2020 the median property value increased from N/A to $455,000, a N/A N/A. The homeownership rate in Montreat, NC is 100%, which is approximately the same as the national average of 64.6%.

People in Montreat, NC have an average commute time of 9.08 minutes, and they walked to work. Car ownership in Montreat, NC is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

Housing

Property

$455,000

Median Property Value 2020

±$45,537

Median Property Taxes

±$43

The following chart display owner-occupied housing units distributed between a series of property tax buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. In Montreat, NC the largest share of households pay taxes in the $3k+ range.

The chart underneath the paragraph shows the property taxes in Montreat, NC compared to it's parent and neighbor geographies.

Equity

Income by Location

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Race/Ethnicity

The following map shows all of the places in Montreat, NC colored by their Median Household Income (Total).

Household Income

Please note that the buckets used in this visualization were not evenly distributed by ACS when publishing the data.

$190,750

Median Household Income

± $105,580

Number of Households

± 51

In 2020, the median household income of the 2 households in Montreat, NC N/A $190,750 from the previous year's value of N/A.

The following chart displays the households in Montreat, NC distributed between a series of income buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households have an income in the $60k - $75k range.

Wage Distribution

The closest comparable wage GINI for Montreat, NC is from North Carolina.

0.47

2021 Wage GINI in North Carolina

0.47

2020 Wage GINI in North Carolina

In 2021, the income inequality in North Carolina was 0.47 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 0.00774% growth from 2020 to 2021, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat less even. The GINI for North Carolina was lower than than the national average of 0.478. In other words, wages are distributed more evenly in North Carolina in comparison to the national average.

This chart shows the number of workers in North Carolina across various wage buckets compared to the national average.

Transportation

Commuter Transportation

Most Common Commute in 2021

Walked (58.6%)
Drove Alone (30.2%)
Worked At Home (11.2%)

In 2021, 58.6% of workers in Montreat, NC walked to work, followed by those who drove alone to work (30.2%) and those who worked at home (11.2%).

The following chart shows the number of households using each mode of transportation over time, using a logarithmic scale on the y-axis to help better show variations in the smaller means of commuting.

Commute Time

9.08 minutes

Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Montreat, NC have a shorter commute time (9.08 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.8 minutes). Additionally, 0% of the workforce in Montreat, NC have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

The chart below shows how the median household income in Montreat, NC compares to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Car Ownership

2 cars

Average Number

The following chart displays the households in Montreat, NC distributed between a series of car ownership buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households in Montreat, NC have 2 cars.

Poverty

Poverty & Diversity

0% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Montreat, NC (0 out of 7 people) live below the poverty line, a number that is lower than the national average of 12.6%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Males < 5, followed by Females < 5 and then Males 5.

The most common racial or ethnic group living below the poverty line in Montreat, NC is White, followed by Black and Native American.

The Census Bureau uses a set of money income thresholds that vary by family size and composition to determine who classifies as impoverished. If a family's total income is less than the family's threshold than that family and every individual in it is considered to be living in poverty.

Social Needs

Data only available at the state level.

Most prevalent states

California
35,798 individuals
New York
5,087 individuals
Florida
4,915 individuals

In 2017, California had the highest estimated number of chronically homeless individuals in the nation, at 35,798. New York has the second highest (5,087), followed by Florida (4,915).

The following map shows the estimated number of chronically homeless individuals by state over multiple years.

Health

100% of the population of Montreat, NC has health coverage, with 61.8% on employee plans, 4.37% on Medicaid, 0.583% on Medicare, 27.1% on non-group plans, and 6.12% on military or VA plans.

Primary care physicians in Buncombe County, NC see 708 patients per year on average, which represents a 0.855% increase from the previous year (702 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 1292 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 140 patients per year.

Coverage

Patient to Clinician Ratios

Data is only available at the country level. Showing data for Buncombe County, NC.

708 to 1

Patient to Primary Care Physician Ratio in Buncombe County, NC

Primary care physicians in Buncombe County, NC see an average of 708 patients per year. This represents a 0.855% increase from the previous year (702 patients).

The following chart shows how the number of patients seen by primary care physicians has been changing over time in Buncombe County, NC in comparison to its neighboring geographies.

Health Care Diversity

In 2021, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 23.6% under 18 years, 75.2% between 18 and 34 years, 0.583% between 35 and 64 years, and 0.583% over 64 years.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 56.7% were men and 43.3% were women.

The following chart shows the number of people with health coverage by gender.

Uninsured People

Uninsured

61.8%

Employer Coverage

4.37%

Medicaid

0.583%

Medicare

27.1%

Non-Group

6.12%

Military or VA

Between 2020 and 2021, the percent of uninsured citizens in Montreat, NC stayed by NaNN% from 0% to 0%.

The following chart shows how the percent of uninsured individuals in Montreat, NC changed over time compared with the percent of individuals enrolled in various types of health insurance.